​With the 2026 National Football League season fast approaching, this is a perfect moment for this week’s poll question from Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen News: How many games will the Minnesota Vikings win in 2026? We’ll be honest: we were a touch surprised to see that the Vikings finished 9-8 in 2025, narrowly missing the postseason. It was a solid campaign by most standards, especially after the drama of a tough late-season stretch, and it leaves relevant questions about how they’ll build on that foundation in the new year.
Cast your vote and share your forecast. The voting window will stay open until midnight on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Your prediction can spark some lively discussion among readers as we inch closer to another NFL season full of surprises, potential breakthroughs, and the familiar ups and downs that make football so compelling.
In other sports notes, golf fans might be following a different kind of drama. Scottie Scheffler briefly found himself outside the cut line at the Scottish Open, marking the first time in nearly four years—78 consecutive events—that he hadn’t advanced to the weekend. Despite that stumble, our readers didn’t waiver in their confidence. They identified Scheffler as the golfer to beat at the 2026 British Open, which begins on Thursday, July 16, signaling continued belief in his exceptional talent as he navigates the major championship circuit.
For those who want to stay connected, you can follow Watertown Public Opinion’s sports reporter Roger Merriam on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @PO_Sports, or reach him by email at rmerriam@thepublicopinion.com. This article originally appeared in Watertown Public Opinion, and the aim here is to engage readers with a discussion about predicting the Vikings’ win total for 2026—a topic that’s sure to generate plenty of interest and SEO-friendly conversations as fans weigh roster moves, coaching decisions, and schedule difficulty.
If you’re curious to participate, head to the poll, make your best guess, and see how your forecast stacks up against the community’s insights as the 2026 season approaches.